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1	The Domestic Dog more books like this by James Serpell (Editor), Priscilla Barrett (Illustrator) By any standards, dogs are extraordinary animals. They have been part of human society for longer than any other domestic species. They exist in a greater variety of different shapes and sizes, and they occupy a wider ecological niche, from pampered pets and faithful servants to feral scavengers. Even our attitudes to dogs seem to oscillate ... see all copies from $22.98! new only from $30.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	In the Company of Animals: A Study of Human-Animal Relationships more books like this by James Serpell This book takes a thought-provoking look at human attitudes to animals. The owner-pet friendship crosses barriers of time, race, sex and income. It appears in all countries, all cultures. Are our pets simply an artful collection of domestic parasites? Are they child substitutes, tame psychiatrists or simply four-legged friends who satisfy a ... see all copies from $2.78! first editions
3	Companion Animals and Us more books like this by Elizabeth S Paul (Editor), James A Serpell (Editor), Anthony L Podberscek (Editor) Over the past 30 years there has been a tremendous growth in interest in the multidisciplinary field of human-companion animal interactions and relationships. This is not surprising considering that pets are kept in at least half of the households in Western societies. What then, is so special about the relationships people have with their pets? ... see all copies from $38.00! new only from $38.00! \| SVS
4	Companion Animals and Us: Exploring the Relationships Between People and Pets more books like this by Anthony L Podberscek (Editor), Elizabeth S Paul (Editor), James A Serpell (Editor) Over the past 30 years there has been a tremendous growth in interest in the multidisciplinary field of human-companion animal interactions and relationships. This is not surprising considering that pets are kept in at least half of the households in Western societies. What then, is so special about the relationships people have with their pets? ... see all copies from $75.00! new only from $113.57! \| SVS
5	Animals and Human Society: Changing Perspectives more books like this by Aubrey Manning, Audrey Manning (Editor), James Serpell (Editor) Modern society is beginning to re-examine its whole relationship with animals and the natural world. Until recently, issues such as animal welfare and environmental protection were considered the domain of small, idealistic minorities. Now, these issues attract numerous supporters who collectively exercise considerable political muscle. Animals, ... see all copies from $121.14! new only from $121.14!
6	In the Company of Animals more books like this by James Serpell What purpose, if any, do pets really serve? Are they simply an outlet for misplaced love? Or four-legged friends who help us to satisfy vital emotional needs? Whatever they are, when we elevate pets to the status of social companions, we undermine the distinction between human and non-human. In other words, pets force us to confront the moral ... see all copies from $4.45! new only from $9.90! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour, and Interactions with People more books like this by James Serpell (Editor), Priscilla Barrett (Illustrator) By any standards, dogs are extraordinary animals. They have been part of human society for longer than any other domestic species. They exist in a greater variety of different shapes and sizes, and they occupy a wider ecological niche, from pampered pets and faithful servants to feral scavengers. Even our attitudes to dogs seem to oscillate ... see all copies from $144.00!

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